When told that something is in your head, it usually means the person telling you that believes you are imagining. However, chronic knee pain is quite real and disabling for millions of adults in the US. It limits their mobility, disrupts their sleep and decreases their quality of life. You may be surprised to learn […]
Read Full PostDo you have chronic knee pain? You are not alone. About one-quarter of adults in the US suffer from frequent knee pain, which limits mobility, disrupts sleep and decreases quality of life. There are various ways of treating knee pain, but unfortunately no panacea. First and foremost, it is essential to remain physically active in […]
Read Full PostA common question from our customers is “How often do I need to use Quell to experience pain relief?” The simple answer is that you will achieve optimal pain relief if you use Quell whenever you have pain. Although the experience of chronic pain varies greatly from person to person, it is also true that […]
Read Full PostThe stimulation intensity that is required for pain relief and comfort is not constant. It changes during the course of a 60-minute therapy session and over the course of the day and night. In a typical TENS device, you must manually adjust the intensity to maintain the right level of nerve stimulation. This requires your […]
Read Full PostThe promise of wearable technology is to enhance wellness and manage disease by empowering people to monitor and improve their own health. What started as step counters worn on the wrist 15 years ago, has evolved into sophisticated smartwatches and wearable medical devices that help people stay healthy and address complex conditions such as diabetes, […]
Read Full PostThere is a two-way relationship between sleep and pain. Poor sleep makes pain worse and pain disrupts sleep. So it is not surprising that most people with chronic pain also have poor sleep. This may include a short sleep duration, difficulty falling asleep, waking up at night and altered sleep cycles. Quell® offers patented technology […]
Read Full PostMany over-the-counter (OTC) TENS devices claim to be “prescription strength.” What does that actually mean and is it an important distinction? In this post we will define prescription strength TENS and examine its use in TENS marketing. Prescription Strength TENS An OTC treatment that is prescription strength is one that is as strong as a […]
Read Full PostTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a safe, non-pharmacological approach to chronic pain management. In this post we discuss five ways that you can maximize the pain relief you experience with TENS. Use a Strong, Comfortable Intensity Stimulation intensity, that is how much electrical power is stimulating your nerves, is the most important factor determining […]
Read Full PostTENS has been used for 50 years to provide pain relief, however the reason it works remains something of a mystery. The most common explanation is based on the pain regulation theory proposed by Drs. Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall in 1965 called the “pain gate theory.” This theory states that stimulation of nerves carrying […]
Read Full PostBackground About one-quarter of adults suffer from frequent knee pain, which limits their mobility, disrupts their sleep and decreases their quality of life. Chronic knee pain is usually treated with anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, and sometimes with prescription opioids. However, these medications may not be effective and often have side effects. Opioids are particularly […]
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The Power of Many: How Digital Health is Making Quell More Effective
Shai Gozani M.D., Ph.D.
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